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How long does it take to switch broadband providers?

Find out exactly how long it takes to switch broadband providers. Here, we've outlined the step-by-step process as well as everything you should expect to happen during the switch.

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How long does it take to get broadband installed?

Here we outline exactly what you can expect from the broadband installation process, including a step-by-step guide to installation and a comprehensive list of timescales.

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Vodafone's 5-star broadband can hit 2.2Gbps – promises to be its 'fastest ever'

Vodafone refreshes Pro II package with speeds up to 2.2Gbps

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Carbon emissions from vans still rising as UK drivers cling to diesel

Costly new vehicles, limited choice and scarce charging points are holding back a switch to electric by businesses

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Yet more EE excuses over payout when our internet went down

After a week-long delay to fix the problem, it only offered only £18.66 in compensation

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How to check broadband availability in your area

From ADSL to Full Fibre, our guide explains how you can find out which types of broadband are on offer in your location.

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More parts of Scotland to be included in national broadband upgrade

OPENREACH is bringing full-fibre broadband to 28 more places in Scotland.

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Openreach announces 28 locations across Scotland set for full fibre broadband

OPENREACH has announced plans to build full fibre broadband in over 500 more locations across the UK, covering a further 2.7 million homes and…

The National (Scotland)

A guide to home broadband installation

Sometimes you can install your broadband yourself, other times you need an engineer. Find out everything you need right here!

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How to cancel NOW broadband

From early termination fees to contact details, here's the process for cancelling your NOW broadband membership.

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How to cancel Sky Broadband

Cancelling your Sky Broadband may seem daunting, but the process is simple if you follow this advice...

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Failure to connect: how Openreach left a home without a vital lifeline

The network company has been accused of poor communication and delays in supplying often crucial services

The Guardian - UK

Big changes could be coming to your broadband — Virgin Media O2 is laying down the gauntlet to BT Openreach

New Virgin Media O2 NetCo will look to provide "major alternative" to Openreach.

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Will a broadband provider handle the switching process for me?

If you're staying on the Openreach network, the broadband switching process is a doddle. Find out how and why here.

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BT vs Virgin Media: which is the better broadband provider?

We compare broadband options from BT and Virgin so you don't have to!

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What is the broadband compensation scheme?

Discover how Ofcom’s broadband compensation scheme works with this handy guide.

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BT says ‘no broadband’ unless I agree to its mystery bill

It won’t tell me the exact cost of its ‘complex’ installation until I decide to pay

The National (Scotland)

‘World-first engineering’ used to connect Scottish island to ultrafast broadband

A communications firm has deployed “world-first engineering” as part of its efforts to connect residents on a remote Scottish island with…

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The Independent UK

‘World-first engineering’ used to connect remote island to ultrafast broadband

Telecoms firm Openreach said it had to ‘get creative’ to connect Fair Isle – the most southerly island in Shetland – to a full-fibre service.

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No more fibre? Openreach announces landmark milestone in UK full-fibre rollout

Openreach has announced that over 12.5 million homes are now connected to their full-fibre infrastructure, putting them halfway to their target of 25 million homes by 2026.

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As UK landlines go digital, fears grow for vulnerable people whose home phone is a lifeline

Campaigners say BT’s switch to Digital Voice is too fast and will leave many unable to make calls in an emergency

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Philip Jansen got the strategy right at BT. Shame about the share price

Even decent half-year numbers, the last under the outgoing chief executive, couldn’t create a buzz

The Guardian - UK

Vodafone sold us a broadband upgrade – then cut us off completely

We were tempted to go for full fibre. Three cancelled installations later, our existing service was terminated

The Independent UK

Town left without internet after rats bite through broadband cables

The network in Tring, Hertfordshire first experienced disruption on Saturday evening

Evening Standard

Tring: Leafy market town left without internet after rats chew through broadband cables

Internet troubles have been plaguing Tring

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